Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rick Faris welcomes his milestone 40th birthday by unveiling his latest single, “On The Right Track.” Available now on all streaming platforms, the track sets the tone for Faris’s upcoming fourth solo album on Dark Shadow Recording, slated for June.
A Reminder to Keep Love in Good Standing
“I can really see this movie playing in my head of how this guy is just screwing up,” Faris explains. “He’s rallying the troops to try to correct a mistake that’s been made. We’ve all been there; we’ve all made mistakes. It’s an encouragement to keep things on the right track. I think we need to see that it can go south for someone else, to remember we don’t want that for us. It’s just a good reminder to keep that beautiful love in good standing.”
Co-writer Rick Lang speaks to the creative partnership he shares with Faris: “I love writing songs with Rick, we have such good chemistry. He has a great mind for lyric, and a great feel for melody and rhythm. With ‘On The Right Track,’ we were shooting for an up-tempo, straight-ahead ‘real deal’ bluegrass number. The story line is a familiar one—trying to salvage a troubled relationship. We could not be happier with the way it turned out.”
The single features Faris on lead vocals and guitar, alongside acclaimed artists Dan Tyminski (mandolin), Ron Block (banjo), Laura Orshaw (fiddle), Mark Schatz (bass), Justin Moses and Stephen Mougin on harmony vocals, with Mougin also producing, engineering, and mixing the track. Mastering was handled by David Glasser.
Faris just wrapped up recording his fourth solo album for Dark Shadow Recording, promising an exciting next chapter following the success of his 2022 release. Fans can look forward to his signature blend of heartfelt songwriting and virtuosic musicianship in June.
SONG: “On The Right Track”
ARTIST: Rick Faris
LABEL: Dark Shadow Recording
ISRC: QMEAX2500201
RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2025
SONGWRITERS: Rick Faris, Rickyland Publishing, BMI / Rick Lang, Haley Anna Music, BMI
PERFORMERS:
Rick Faris – Lead Vocal / Guitar
Dan Tyminski – Mandolin
Ron Block – Banjo
Laura Orshaw – Fiddle
Mark Schatz – Bass
Justin Moses – Harmony Vocal
Stephen Mougin – Harmony Vocal
Produced, engineered, and mixed by Stephen Mougin
Mastered by David Glasser
For more information, visit RickFaris.com.
